New $2.5 million Aerial Pumper to provide additional fire protection to the Central Coast
Published: 10 Oct 2025
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has boosted fire protection for the state’s Central Coast with the arrival of a new $2.5 million aerial firefighting truck at Umina.
The 36 firefighters from the Umina Fire Station have completed their training with the new Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) Aerial Pumper, or CAP.
With an identical aerial pumper already based at Bateau Bay, the new addition strengthens FRNSW’s ability to respond to high-rise emergencies on the Central Coast.
Its delivery follows the $1.8 million refurbishment of the Umina Fire Station and the deployment of a new $900,000 Rescue Pumper at Gosford.
The CAP has the capacity to issue 6,000 litres of water a minute, making it the most powerful pump on any Fire and Rescue appliance.
Whether it’s combatting a blaze in a high-rise apartment block or reaching over the roof of an industrial complex, the aerial truck can handle any fire emergency in the area.
Quotes attributable to Acting Emergency Services Minister, Anoulack Chanthivong: “The State government has invested $5.2 million in this latest round of FRNSW building and fleet improvements for the Central Coast region.
“We recognise the growth of the local population, businesses, and the skyline.
“The new advanced aerial firefighting technology means the peninsula is well covered by FRNSW in the event of an emergency and is strategically positioned to support surrounding communities.”
Quotes attributable to FRNSW Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell:
“The rollout of this additional aerial appliance on the Central Coast matches specialist equipment to community needs.
“The Umina crews are ready to operate this high-tech vehicle and are rightly proud to have the appliance at the station.”
Media note – footage of the new truck being readied for service at the FRNSW Fleet workshop at Greenacre is available here: https://vimeo.com/1115369381/0915e68da3?ts=0& [external link];share=copy
Updated: 02 Feb 2026 8:04am